Set during the real events of the 1998 Tour de France, The Racer follows fictional cyclist Don Chapelle. A support rider; a sacrificial role that functions to bring another team member to victory, Don secretly covets the chance to win the iconic yellow jersey for himself before his career ends. Mirroring the doping scandals that plagued the real 1998 Tour, Don and his teammates will do anything to snag the prize, even at the cost of their mental and physical health.
A riveting exploration of the pressures placed on athletes, bolstered by tight performances and tense race sequences.
- Year2020
- Runtime95 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese
- CountryIreland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Rating15A
- DirectorKieron J. Walsh
Set during the real events of the 1998 Tour de France, The Racer follows fictional cyclist Don Chapelle. A support rider; a sacrificial role that functions to bring another team member to victory, Don secretly covets the chance to win the iconic yellow jersey for himself before his career ends. Mirroring the doping scandals that plagued the real 1998 Tour, Don and his teammates will do anything to snag the prize, even at the cost of their mental and physical health.
A riveting exploration of the pressures placed on athletes, bolstered by tight performances and tense race sequences.
- Year2020
- Runtime95 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese
- CountryIreland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Rating15A
- DirectorKieron J. Walsh